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“But I made the decision that the first priority should be the patients for whom the results of a test could be the difference in treatment which is the difference between life and death.”

Tonight millions of people took part in a national Clap for Our Carers – honoring NHS staff and frontline social workers coronavirus fight.

At the second such national celebration, the United Kingdom applauded the half million front-line workers at the NHS – some who sacrificed their lives with their families to fight the spread of the coronavirus.

The applause from last night also honored the teachers, cleaners, supermarket workers and delivery drivers who help run the country.

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Dozens of famous faces have also expressed their thanks in a video posted by the NHS on social networks, including Elton John, David Beckham, Anthony Joshua, Stormzy, Ricky Jervais, Paul McCartney, Kylie Minogue, Graham Norton and Gordon Ramsey.

ITV also expressed its thanks by interrupting the programs at 8 p.m. Carolyn McCall, Executive Director of ITV, said, “ITV joins the rest of the country in thanking all of the NHS members and caregivers who play such a vital and fantastic role.”

Ellie Orton, CEO of NHS Charities Together, said: “Joining the wonderful wave of support for the NHS to say a huge thank you with Clap for our caregivers is already making such a difference and today, and thanks to the brilliant British people, we have already raised almost £ 17 million for our Covid-19 urgent appeal.